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David A Mucciarone¹, Hans B DeJong¹, Robert B Dunbar¹

¹Stanford University, Earth System Science, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

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We developed an affordable, autonomous underwater pumping system using off-the-shelf parts and open-source software. This versatile and compact system is ideal for various sensor applications in aquatic environments.

Keywords:

Autonomous Coastal marine Flow-through Pumping Underwater

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Area of Science:

Oceanography
Environmental Science
Robotics

Background:

Autonomous underwater systems are crucial for environmental monitoring.
Existing pumping systems can be expensive and difficult to maintain.
Need for versatile, low-cost solutions for water sampling.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and fabricate an inexpensive, autonomous underwater pumping system.
To enable easy deployment and maintenance for diverse aquatic applications.
To integrate open-source software for enhanced customization.

Main Methods:

Utilized off-the-shelf components for system fabrication.
Incorporated open-source Arduino software for control and operation.
Designed a compact and lightweight system for easy deployment.
Adapted electronics and battery for commercial pressure housings.

Main Results:

Successfully developed a lightweight, compact, and autonomous pumping system.
Demonstrated versatility for deployment in various underwater settings.
Achieved ease of maintenance through modular, off-the-shelf parts.
Enabled customization via open-source software.

Conclusions:

The developed autonomous underwater pumping system offers a cost-effective and versatile solution.
Its design facilitates easy deployment, maintenance, and adaptation for sensor systems.
Open-source integration enhances operational flexibility for researchers.